Engineering & science

Join Victoria University’s highly ranked engineering and science program and progress to a rewarding career in biotechnology, building, construction, engineering, ecology or project management.
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Top 3: engineering & science (Vic)
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WISE program helps female students
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Award-winning VU Block Model®
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#1 for professional skills^
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Top 2% of universities worldwide
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Courses in Engineering & science

Bachelor of Building Design
NBBD | Bachelor degree | Duration: 3 years
Bachelor of Building Surveying
NBBS | Bachelor degree | Duration: 3 years
Bachelor of Construction Management (Honours)
NHCM | Bachelor degree | Duration: 4 years
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Architectural Engineering)
NHEA | Bachelor degree | Duration: 4 years
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Civil Engineering)
NHEC | Bachelor degree | Duration: 4 years
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Electrical and Electronic Engineering)
NHEE | Bachelor degree | Duration: 4 years
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Mechanical Engineering)
NHEM | Bachelor degree | Duration: 4 years
Bachelor of Information Technology
NBIT | Bachelor degree | Duration: 3 years
Bachelor of Outdoor Education and Environmental Science
SBOE | Bachelor degree | Duration: 3 years
Bachelor of Science
NBSC | Bachelor degree | Duration: 3 years
Bachelor of Science (Honours) (Biomedical Sciences)
SHBM | Bachelor degree | Duration: 1 year
Undergraduate Certificate in Architectural Design
NUAD | Undergraduate Certificate | Duration: 0.5 years
Undergraduate Certificate in Building Construction Management
NUBC | Undergraduate Certificate | Duration: 0.5 years
Undergraduate Certificate in Engineering Fundamentals
NUEF | Undergraduate Certificate | Duration: 0.5 years
Undergraduate Certificate in Science and the Environment
NUSE | Undergraduate Certificate | Duration: 0.5 years

Focus your interest

Building & construction

Built environment

Engineering

Project management

Science

Surveying

Engineering & science reconstructed at VU

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Footscray Park Campus

Most degree programs in engineering, built environment and science are offered at Footscray Park Campus – 10 minutes from the city by train.

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Hands-on TAFE courses

Our practical courses in mechanical and fabrication engineering are delivered by our TAFE division.

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Pathways into engineering & science

If you don’t meet the entry requirements to get into your chosen engineering and science course, we'll get you there with our study pathways between courses.

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Placements for work experience

Get career-ready and form valuable networks through work experience and industry-based projects.

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Protecting Country

We are committed to protecting Country through sustainable engineering and science practices that contribute to the health of our planet. Our science degree specialises environment and ecology.

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VU Block Model

Complete one unit (subject) at a time, in workshop-style classes, with our award-winning learning model.

VU Stories

Kav Dassanayake in high vis clothing and wearing a helmet at a train station
Building success from the ground up
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Electrical and Electronic Engineering)
"Looking back, VU was the perfect choice. It made me workforce ready."
Read Kav's story
Brady Hamilton in grasslands
Ecologist Brady’s diverse strengths make a difference
Bachelor of Science
"During my studies, I completed my industry placement, contributing to germination trials for a critically-endangered grassland shrub. It was a valuable experience through which I put my theoretical knowledge into practice."
During my studies, I completed my industry placement, contributing to germination trials for a critically-endangered grassland shrub. It was a valuable experience through which I put my theoretical knowledge into practice.
Read Brady's story
Zohreh Rajabi, Civil Engineering student and water researcher
Flow-on effect: Water researcher sets sights on the future
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Civil Engineering), Doctor of Philosophy
"As a researcher, every day is a dream come true. Only 12% of engineers in Australia are female, so I strive to achieve, and hope that I can motivate future generations."
As a researcher, every day is a dream come true. Only 12% of engineers in Australia are female, so I strive to achieve, and hope that I can motivate future generations.
Zohreh's story
Stella Rose Lay in a VU lab coat in a lab
Connecting with Country through a love of science
Bachelor of Science
"When I became aware of climate change, I decided to make it my mission to contribute to helping Country; conserving the environment for future generations."
When I became aware of climate change, I decided to make it my mission to contribute to helping Country; conserving the environment for future generations.
Stella's story

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